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Agribusiness
The sector struggled during the nationwide lockdown.
Coronavirus

'It's still a challenge': 'Concern' remains for pork industry as Govt support comes to an end
At the moment returns to farmers don't even come close to covering the costs of shearing.
Farming

Record-low wool prices bring misery for farmers

COVID-19 was cited as a key concern by 38 percent of farmers.
Coronavirus

'Strong response' by farming sector helps reduce COVID-19 impacts - Rabobank
"Pig farming is a relatively niche sector in New Zealand."
Coronavirus

Pork sector 'vulnerable' in face of skilled migrant worker shortage
A tomato covered in the red spider mites.
Horticulture

Tomato red spider mite pest discovered in New Zealand for first time
Angie Hossack's sheep.
Agribusiness

Great to meet ewe: Introducing sheep via Zoom to fans worldwide
Outgoing president Katie Milne and new president Andrew Hoggard.
Farming

'Big gumboots to fill': Federated Farmers elect new president and board members
Entry positions in the industry average $48,000 per annum.
Coronavirus

Interest in dairy farming surges but 1000 jobs still need to be filled
Less animal protein in the global market is expected to bolster demand for Kiwi sheep and beef exports.
Agribusiness

The global viral disease benefitting NZ red meat exporters
The council is supposed to monitor the company on behalf of its 10,000 farmer shareholders.
Agribusiness

Survey finds Fonterra watchdog sorely lacking

Whole milk powder was up 2.2 percent.
Agribusiness

'Another step in the right direction': Dairy prices up 1.9 percent
Its profit for the year ended March was $200 million compared with nearly $180m the year prior.
Agribusiness

Zespri reports $200 million profit
Related video: Last year Jacinda Ardern met with European Union leaders to discuss a free trade deal.
Agribusiness

EU trade commissioner 'apologetic' over leak after David Parker lashes out on trade offer
The first stage of the trial will see scientists measure the amount of methane produced by a small number of bulls.
Agribusiness

Could it be possible to breed cows that produce less methane?
In past years the event has attracted 130,000 people over four days.
Agribusiness

The full story behind Fielday's move online
A strong demand for beef and logs has helped drive the ANZ World Commodity Price Index during May.
Agribusiness

Beef, forestry shore up lower export earnings
The Mystery Creek event attracts around 130,000 people each year.
Coronavirus

Fieldays to go completely online, date set for July
The $260 million infant formula plant in northern Waikato started production in September 2019.
Agribusiness

Dairy company Synlait argues case for Pokeno factory

Prices edged up 0.1 percent in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.
Agribusiness

Global dairy prices rise slightly as 'new normal' begins around the world
The final milk price for the 2019/2020 season will be confirmed in September.
Agribusiness

Synlait lowers forecast milk price
Todd Muller became leader of the National Party on Friday.
Agribusiness

Rural sector an "absolutely huge" priority for Todd Muller
Fonterra gave a business update on Thursday.
Agribusiness

Dairy farmers prepare to tighten purse strings with milk prices set to drop
Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell.
Agribusiness

Fonterra profits show co-op on 'home straight' of 'reset' after big loss last year

Due to the pandemic the dairy market is volatile, the co-op said.
Agribusiness

Fonterra 'tracking well', set to contribute $11 billion to economy this year
Regional economies face "uncertain times moving forward".
Coronavirus

Regions set to suffer as NZ faces 'greatest economic shock in a century'
Farmers across the country have been battling with dry conditions.
Waikato

Waikato farmers face 'serious situation' as drought continues to bite
Wool auctions will resume on Thursday.
Agribusiness

Woolly woes: The problem with NZ's struggling wool industry
Prices had an overall rise of 1 percent.
Agribusiness

Prices 'better than expected' at global dairy auction
Watch: The Government announced the Budget on Thursday.
Budget

Budget breakdown: What's in it for the regions, farmers, and the primary sector?
Watch: Thursday's Budget announcement.
Budget

'The devil's in the detail': Farmers wary of Budget's long-term benefits
Watch: The Government announced the Budget on Thursday.
Budget

Funding for pest control aims to rein in growing wallaby population
Watch: Conor English, chairman of Agribusiness New Zealand, spoke to Paul Henry.
Agribusiness

Head of Agribusiness NZ says diversity 'not a bad thing' over concerns trade too dependent on China
It's estimated that around 5000 dairy farm households will be involved.
Coronavirus

Top tips for Moving Day under alert level 2
The facility will process all seed types, including cereals, vegetables and pulses.
Wairarapa

Reopening of Wairarapa seed plant 'absolutely brilliant news'
There are fears that people will view plastic-packaged foodstuffs as clean and safe.
Coronavirus

COVID-19 could be setback to eliminating single-use plastics
agricultural machinery, tractor wheels in a row
Coronavirus

Call for 'urgent measures' to help farmers as tractor sales plummet due to COVID-19
Watch: The forestry industry was excited to return to work under alert level 3.
Coronavirus

'We are starting to see some hope:' Forestry back up and running in Gisborne area
The drought has been having a crippling effect on farmers and communities in a number of regions
Weather

Govt announces $500,000 fund to help farmers recover from drought
The show is one of the largest events on the New Zealand rural calendar.
Coronavirus

NZ Ag Show cancelled, future in doubt due to COVID-19
The restriction of overseas workers has serious implications for growers.
Coronavirus

COVID-19 horticultural labour shortage could mean food shortage, industry warns
A labour shortage is looming for the dairy industry.
Coronavirus

Dairy sector keen to get Kiwis to fall back in love with farm life
Social distancing when sorting cattle at the Frankton saleyard.
Coronavirus

Livestock saleyards bustling after weeks of COVID-19 lockdown silence
The co-operative will upgrade its 18-month-old venison plant at Lorneville near Invercargill.
Agribusiness

Alliance Group investing $4 million in beef processing in Southland
Watch: The forestry industry was excited to return to work under alert level 3
Coronavirus

COVID-19 lockdown takes 'severe' toll on forestry contractor

Heather McKay, Natasha Maguire and Ash-Leigh Campbell are finalists in this year's award.
Agribusiness

Dairy woman award finalists show 'depth and diversity'
The kiwifruit industry is expecting a record harvest.
Agribusiness

Kiwifruit gives March exports a golden glow despite COVID-19
Listen: Shepherdess editor Kristy McGregor talks about the new magazine.
Agribusiness

New rural magazine bucks trend of media closures amid COVID-19
The funding aims to improve rural broadband capacity.
Coronavirus

Farmers welcome $15 million investment in rural broadband for COVID-19 recovery
Kiwis are being asked to eat locally-produced pork amid the COVID-19 lockdown.
Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Plea to buy local to help NZ pork industry survive
Holly Kramer has held a range of sales, marketing or senior leadership roles.
Agribusiness

Former head of major Australian retailer appointed to Fonterra board